06/15/2026
I've been getting a lot of messages from people saying how sorry they are that Hatchet House is closing and how unfortunate it is that the community didn't support it.
I'm just going to be honest.
I used my savings and took on debt to create a place where families and friends could come together, have fun, make memories, and enjoy a safe environment. I wanted it to be affordable for everyone, including those who may not have a lot to spend, which is why we offered so many free activities.
In the 11 months Hatchet House has been open, I never put a single penny into my own pocket. In fact, I continually put money into it. I volunteered my time, energy, and heart because I genuinely wanted to give something back to this community.
Last week, I announced that Hatchet House would be closing in three weeks due to a lack of support. I invited everyone to come out one last time, check it out, and make some memories before the doors close.
The hard truth is that very few did.
What hurts the most isn't just the lack of community support. It's realizing that many friends, acquaintances, and even family members never took the time to stop by and see something I worked so hard to build. On Saturday, I watched people I know walk right past our doors without ever stepping inside.
I'm not angry, and I don't hold grudges. Everyone is free to spend their time and money however they choose.
But before sending apologies or explanations, I would simply ask: Did you support the small businesses you wanted to see succeed? Did you stop by? Did you tell your friends, coworkers, or family about it? Did you encourage others to give it a try?
Because the reality is that small businesses don't survive on good intentions. They survive on support.
Regardless, I want to thank every single person who did walk through our doors, brought their families, shared our posts, attended our events, and believed in what we were trying to build. Those memories and those people are what I'll remember most.
We still have a few weeks left, and we'd love to see you before Hatchet House closes for good on June 30th. But yes I said what I said and nope not sorry it was something I had to get off my chest.
